| n. | 1. | A character or cipher composed of two or more letters interwoven or combined so as to represent a name, or a part of it (usually the initials). Monograms are often used on seals, ornamental pins, rings, buttons, and by painters, engravers, etc., to distinguish their works. |
| 2. | A picture in lines; a sketch. | |
| 3. | An arbitrary sign for a word. | |
| v. t. | 1. | To inscribe or ornament with a monogram. |
| Noun | 1. | monogram - a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing |
MONOGRAM. A character or cipher composed of one or more letters interwoven,
being an abbreviation of a name.
2. A signature made by a monogram would perhaps be binding, provided it
could be proved to have been made and intended as a signature. 1 Denio, R.
471. And there seems to be no reason why such a signature should not be as
binding as one which is altogether illegible. See Initial; Mark; Signature.
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